Overview
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Aims
The theory part of the topic aims to give the students a sound theoretical knowledge of the way drugs function and interact with biological systems including adsorption, metabolism and excretion. Following on from this an understanding is gained of how forensic analysis can utilise different body fluids or parts. The way different analytical techniques can be used to determine the presence and quantity of a drug or metabolite in a body will be discussed.
The practical component develops the student's practical skills in the analysis of compounds from a variety of matrices in the proficiency exercises. Data base searching and information gathering, project planning and reporting skills are further developed in the project based component of the laboratory work. This brings together the body of knowledge gained through previous study and thus provides a capstone to their understanding. The excursion gives the student an appreciation of the variety and application of chemistry in local industry.